“It has been decided to advise all private security agencies, sponsors and project managers responsible for the security of foreign nationals that they should hire ex-military personnel,” he said.
Pakistan on Thursday announced that it would continue to support Islamabad in the fight against terrorism, to protect its nationals working in various projects in Pakistan, and for the safety and security of Chinese nationals and domestic projects. announced that it would continue to cooperate with China. .
Chinese people are frequently attacked by terrorist and separatist groups in various parts of the country.
Last month, two engineers were killed in a suicide bombing near Karachi airport, sparking strong opposition from the Chinese government over concerns about the safety of Pakistani citizens.
The separatist group has targeted Chinese nationals working in several civilian projects in Pakistan and under the protection of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). “The Intelligence Bureau and the Special Branch of the Police are conducting an audit of private security personnel dispatched for the safety of Chinese citizens,” Nabi said. He said this was done to find out how many experienced and qualified personnel are being hired and deployed in civilian institutions to ensure the security of Chinese nationals, and that the review committee would take further measures to that end. It added that it recommended specific measures.
The Sindh government has also set up a hotline for Chinese nationals seeking immediate engagement with law enforcement agencies.
The November 5 shooting was the third attack on Chinese nationals and other foreigners in Karachi this year.
In October, two Chinese engineers working at Qasim Port Terminal were killed when a suicide bomber attacked the vehicle carrying them near Karachi airport.
In another incident in Korangi, a private security guard injured two Chinese nationals during a dispute over labor at a garment factory.
